Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)vsSurface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Cores) | Snapdragon® X Elite / Plus |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) |
| Display | 13" PixelSense™ LCD | 13.8" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 2304 × 1536 | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 18h | 20h |
| Weight | 1220g | 1340g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 295 × 210 × 15 mm | 301 × 223 × 17.5 mm |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 | Jun 18, 2024 |
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